Texas Southern University (TSU) is a historically black university located in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1925 and has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. TSU offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, and its athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series (FCS).
The TSU Tigers football team has a long and storied history. The team has won 13 SWAC championships and has made 10 appearances in the FCS playoffs. TSU’s most recent SWAC championship came in 2017, and the team advanced to the FCS semifinals that year.
In recent years, TSU has been one of the most successful FCS programs in the country. The Tigers have won at least 10 games in each of the past three seasons, and they have been ranked in the FCS top 25 for much of that time.
TSU’s success on the football field has helped to raise the profile of the university. The Tigers have been featured on national television several times, and they have a large and passionate fan base. TSU’s success has also helped to attract top recruits to the university.
TSU Football: By the Numbers
- 13 SWAC championships
- 10 FCS playoff appearances
- 1 FCS semifinal appearance
- 3 10-win seasons in the past 3 years
- Ranked in the FCS top 25 for much of the past 3 years
TSU Football: Key Players
- Quarterback Ladarius Skelton
- Running back Jalen King
- Wide receiver Davion Davis
- Defensive end James Stewart
- Linebacker Jalen Moore
TSU Football: Schedule
- September 1: at Texas A&M
- September 8: vs. Grambling State
- September 15: at Arkansas
- September 22: vs. Prairie View A&M
- September 29: vs. Southern
- October 6: at Alcorn State
- October 13: vs. Jackson State
- October 20: at Florida A&M
- October 27: vs. Bethune-Cookman
- November 3: at Alabama State
- November 10: vs. Mississippi Valley State
- November 17: at Texas State
TSU Football: Tickets
Tickets for TSU football games can be purchased online at www.tsutickets.com or by calling 1-800-395-0310. Ticket prices range from $20 to $50.
TSU Football: Parking
Parking for TSU football games is available in the TSU Stadium parking lot. The cost of parking is $10.
TSU Football: Tailgating
Tailgating is permitted in the TSU Stadium parking lot. Tailgaters are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks.